The Chair of the Bo'ness Networking Group (Bo'net) has written to the local media to express her thanks ahead of the Bo'ness Volunteer Fair. Her letter is published below. It has also been published in The Falkirk Herald and Bo'ness Journal newspapers. ---- Dear Sir/Madam, Through your columns, I wanted to say a big thank… Continue reading Thanks for Volunteer Fair support
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News update from Bo’net
The latest email newsletter from Bo'net, the Bo'ness Networking Group, is now online - including information on a festival running this September. https://mailchi.mp/9d158aeca9e7/bonetupdate-17076293
Set out your stall for Bo’ness volunteers
Community groups in Bo’ness are being urged to sign up to take part in the town’s Volunteer Fair. The event takes place in Bo’ness Town Hall on Thursday, September 28, and will run from 3-7 p.m. Admission will be free of charge. “The event is a great way to showcase your group and get new… Continue reading Set out your stall for Bo’ness volunteers
Football club scores community honour
An award-winning group has scored a special honour from local residents. Bo’ness United Community Football Club (BUCFC) has been named the winner of the McLaren Trophy for 2023. The award is presented annually by Bo’ness Community Council to honour a person or group for outstanding services to the local area. The award is named after… Continue reading Football club scores community honour
Support group holds AGM
The charity supporting community groups in Bo'ness is holding its annual general meeting next week. Bo'net, the Bo'ness Networking Group, will reflect on recent successes at the event on Wednesday, March 1. The AGM will be held in St. Catharine's Church Hall, Cadzow Crescent, Bo'ness, starting at 7.30 p.m. The event is open to any… Continue reading Support group holds AGM
Search for new community councillors
Community groups in Bo’ness are being urged to nominate people to join the town’s Community Council. Five places for representatives are now available. Any organisation interested should send names, contact details and a short biography to the Community Council. Chair Madelene Hunt said: “There’s a wealth of amazing groups in the town. I hope some… Continue reading Search for new community councillors
Romans march on Kinneil
Roman soldiers are due to march on historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness this weekend. The Antonine Guard re-enactment group will be out in force setting up camp as part of a heritage day. There will also be tours of the mansion and the wider Kinneil Estate, and demonstrations of Roman crafts and artefacts. The Britannia… Continue reading Romans march on Kinneil
Go Roman and enjoy free family events
A festival dubbed “2000 years in the making” is back this weekend. Big Roman Week kicks off on Saturday, September 17 - promising walks, talks, family events and heritage tours. The festival aims to raise awareness of the Roman Antonine Wall and its surrounding landscape. This year, events will take place in Bo’ness, Falkirk and… Continue reading Go Roman and enjoy free family events
Celebrating Bo’ness Roman relic
IT’S been dubbed one of Britain’s best Roman relics. It’s featured on a Royal mail stamp. And it inspired an amazing replica – which takes pride of place in Bo’ness. Now the Bridgeness Slab is being celebrated during the area’s Big Roman Week festival, which kicks off later this month. A film about the famous… Continue reading Celebrating Bo’ness Roman relic
New look for Bo’ness Hospital garden – after £15,000 revamp
A “tired” hospital garden has been transformed into an oasis of colour, thanks to community efforts and £15,000 of National Lottery funding. The revamped outdoor space at Bo’ness Hospital was officially opened today (Sunday, June 12). Bo’ness Fair Queen Ellie Van Der Hoek cut a ribbon to declare the garden open, ably assisted by patient… Continue reading New look for Bo’ness Hospital garden – after £15,000 revamp
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